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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-23
The SCULPTOR.
Cheva,fer AntOntn ,Tercle. OF PaTis.
France.

Frence.
The public has been informed By a
recent cablegram that Monsieur Mercie
has been chosen, with Falguiere, to ex-
ecute the monument to be erected in
Westinghouse America first European
friend and defender, Lafayette. 1t is
no slight tribute to his merits as q
sculptor that the man selected 10 exc
cute the Lee equestrian statue should
have been chosen, even though associ
ated with brother artist, by second
American committee having the grave
responsibility resting on them Of choos-
ing q great artist for q great work.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
Antonin Mercie is native of that
interesting old city Toulouse, in the
southern part of France. He was 3
pupil Of Joufiroy and OF Falguiere !;
the latter he speaks OF affectionately as
being his master. He himself, now
that be has won distinction, has num-
Der of pupils, both among his com
patriots and young foreign artists. In
1863 he received the great prize In
Rome ; in 1872 he was made cheyalier.
and seven years later was raised 10 the
still higher rank of officer in the Legion
OF Honor. In the two expositions OF
1874 and 1878 he was awarded medals
for his works exhibited on those two
occasions.
HIS WORKS.
In his "Gloria Victis" Mercie is
considered TO have made one of the
three or four finest pieces Of modern
sculpture, and the noble work well de
serves this high'praise. It represents
an Improvisation of Fame in a beauti-
ful woman: Ease and grace in her
movement. her armsa clasped around
a dead youth lying across her shoulder,
in whose death-grasp broken sword
typifies the lost battle. Few works OF
ant have ever been received with the
same applause and enthusiasm as that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-23
THE RTcHMOND DIspATCH--sUNDAY, OCTOBER % 1887

southern State examined them, but
none were found worthy OF the award.
Meantime the ladies pushed their
work. secnred a site on Libby Hill
(Slarsball Park from the City Council
Of Richmond, advertised for models,
and awarded several prizes, the first
being given to Niehaus and the second
to Ezekiel.
CONSOLIDATION.
Soon after Governor Lee came into
office he made overt lres to the ladies
for p consolidation OF the associations.
and terms we're agreed upon, proper
legislation was had, and the conSolida-
tor effected, making the present board
TO consist Of the following members
Governor Lee, Auditor Marye, Urea
surer A. ". Harman. Miss sarah \.
Randolph, Miss Sarah Nicholas, and
Colonel Archer Anderson.
THE SITE AND THE ARTIST.
This bo-rd after long consideration,
decided on the Allen lot as the site
scccted, Mercic ~ the artist, gave
him instructions as to the model that
which lie submitted to the judges OF
award not beirg considered suitable),
and arranged to go ahead with the
erection of the monument, the corner
stone OF which will be laid Thursday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-23
GEN. ROBERT E. LEE.

GEN. ROBERT L. LEE.
The Model Soldier and Citizen of
the South.
A MONUMENT TO HIS MEMORY
Granite and Bronze 10 Symbolic Peo-
pies Love-
CORNER STONELAYING
Preparations for the Celebration Which
is to lake Place Thursday.
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MOVEMENT.
Organization and Initial Steps Of
the Association.
SELECTION OF THE SITE
Where and What the Allen
Lot Is.
MERCIE THE SCULPTOR
Biographical Sketch of This Dis
tinguiShed Frenchman.
CHIEF MEN OF TIE CELEBRATION,
Notes About Marshall, Hampton, Cooke,
and Burgwyn
CONF EDERATE REUNION.
4 Great Number OF the Old
Soldiers to be Here.
ACTIVE MILITARY. |
A Large Number of Uniformed
Troops TO be Present.
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with which this ono was vre,,o1,,
French people. Beautiful in co ~ 'n'
ton and mastery IN execution
countrymen, whiting under pn y"
mutation Of overwhelming d,.eot a D'
disaster, saw IN this work %, NJ, ,D''
what they considered IN inpo,so,.,'...''
OF thor beloved France as s,ilol',.,.l.
in dcieat-she cast q, Gance at h.ry..,'
nous foe. In an Incredibly a.,,
tine after Its Appearance pnn., ~ 49,
group were scattered thrYuoh a..
length and breadth Of tlc hnl ..l
were found alike IN the hut ~ t.e,..
SAINT and ;te homo % tine rich IT,.
"Gloria Yictis stands in Oh. l,...
Ion Square l.. Paris.
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GRAND LODGE Of MAsONs.

1T Ia not az present desired u disc
amount ~ 6e paid for the statue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-23

Oueof Monsieur Mercie' sstniios on
the Boulevard ST. Michel, and the other.
only IA few PAGES distant, il on the Rue
De iObsoryatoire, and fronts on one of
tie most beautiful gardens In Paris.
IN person Mercie is what in America
would be called below medium height.
His dark hair and beard show him e. b.
son Of a southern cline. hls man
ners are singulariy easy and digniird,
while tinge Of melancholy in hls gene
raj air and voice seems to be,okcn
grave conception Of life and It's duties.
With such an artist and such "A man
to execute the monument 10 Lee orr
people may feel sure that the work viii
be worthy Of IL, subicct
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fere with the view OF tho monument shall eYer
De plhpted or located or allowed 10 DO UPON
or sioyc tho centre line OF either OF tho aye
rues aforesaid. or within thirty-fve feot thor,-
CT, except by the consent OF the Lee Monu neDt
Association, the object being % provide AMI 90
cure m ub0i eirucied view and vista along tho
centre or middle portions o. both avenues.
reference IL hereby made 70 Tho plot above
referred 10, and 10 be recorded herewith a8 a
Tnrt hereof. for a shipper aud less technical
Identification nnd description Of tho property
hereby intended % bs conveyed AMI dOjica ei.
Witness The following signatures:
CTwAY =. ALLEN, lSea,l
ROGER GREGORY seal
BETTE r OEEGORY, seal
y. N. WILSON. f>eall
NAEIuA ALIEN WILSON. Seal
FiTzHUGH LIE.
Precedent.
..ss..-s..sss t.t.ssrs-
inE Attest:
: Irg Most WENT A. W. HAENAN. IT..
ASSOCIATION. Acting Secretary.
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The Contract with Mercic.

At meeting Of the Lec-Monumcnt
Association held at the Governor man
sion, in Richmond, june 4, lSs7-pres-
eut: Governor Lee, Colonel Anderson.
and Treasurer llarman-the following
contract was submitted and approved
by the board, and the President direct
ed 10 sign:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-23

His boyhood was so filled with
laboIious work at school and filial
duties at home that his teachers pro-
nounced him the best scholar they ever
had, and his mother exclaimed when he
left her TO go to West Point Glow
can | get along without Robert He
has been both son and daughter to me"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-03-12
WORKING CLASSES ATTENTION! Ns En- H%T

prepared 10 furnish all classes with employ
inent NJ home. the whble nj the time, or for
their spare moments. Business new. bght
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pr ,nnrti0nnI sum ny devnting all their time
To the business. Bows an" yirtS earn nearly
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make this Offer To such as are not well sat-
isfied we will send one dollar t. pay for the
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Portland, Maine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-03-12

When the Interstate Commerce
law goes into effect the following
will be entirely abolished by the rail-
roads: Theatrical rates, week end
tickets, shippers tickets, extra bag
gage allowance, round trip tickets,
excursion rates to Kansas. California,
Florida, &C., trip passes, and in fact,
passes of all descriptions except those
for the use of employees. Now, don't
all howl at once. You wanted the
railroad monopolies regulated, so
now take your medicine like little
men, Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-03-12

MUE value sree SSd mpertanee Gt to yoa
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-03-12

WRnMYnVT to be made. Cut this out and
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-03-12
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.

The undersigned desires to sell n valuable
tract of land, situated near the North Branch
river and about miles from the w. Va. q. d
p. II. II. and contains one hundred acres of
good land, we'll timber and underlaid with a
good vein of coal. About 20 acres are cleared.
school house is located on this property.
About u miles to church. Title good. Will
be sold on easy terms.
IL 4 ems s. ]. SPIKER.
7. o. Address, Oakland, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-03-12

The acquisition of learning without
study is like the acquisition of wealth
without labor. 1t is as necessary for
the mechanic to study out his prob
lem when it comes to him to be
studied rs it is for him to finish his
task by his handicraft.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-16
ARMORY NOTES.
The SarsfeIds Excel Themselves iE DriIling-Prome etIons i'm Company I

The SarsfieIds Excel Themselves in
 Drilling-PrOme i'm Company ID
 The Horse Guards SOiree.
 Many of the spectators who are at the ar mory during the evenings that the Sarsfelds are drilling have noticed how much better the company drill now than formerly. Their drilling is watched by many with interest and compliments are frequently bestowed by military men, particularly when some of the difficult movements are executed by the company with remarkable precision. They are to give an exhibition drill at the athletic entertainment at the armory next Saturday evening. They are also to give an exhibition drill at their annual ball on Easter Monday night. The silent manual, which this com pany have for along time executed in man. ner that has made it (the company famous, is still practiced by the company and will doubtless soon be presented at one of their exhibition drills.
 Captain Embler has recently appointed Corporal w. 0. Hall quartermaster. Second Lieutenant B. I. Williams has been elected the second time to that office as the first election was not strictly according to mili- tary etiquette.
 The Horse Guards had pleasant soiree in the squad drill room at the armory Monday evening. Landrigan furnished music and F. Miller prompted. As no tickets were sold all ofnthose who were present who are not members of the company were present by invitation of members. Among those who were present were Charles Resell and Miss Homan, Harry Lewis, Miss Emma Hooker, Mr. and Mrs. Bright, MT. Linnel and Miss Collins, MT. Krooner and Miss Lulu Halligan, w. O. Russell and Miss Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Rice. The dance was much en- joyed by the large number of people who vera presant
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-16
AMONG THE CoLLEGIANs.

The News on the Campus-The Tug-of
 War Team for Saturday Night Chosen
 Kent Club Lecture-The Crew to
 be Selected This Week.
 Spaulding will be the outfitter of the Yale nine this year.
 Prof. Townsend, Law school, is confined to his home with severe cold and will not resume management of his classes till to- morrow.
 Sterns 'sS has gone home on account of trouble with his eyes.
 The tug-of-war team which is to pull against Columbia Saturday night at the armory has been selected and is as follows: Copley '87 (anchor), Bissell '87, Le Sassier 'S8 s. and Ferris '87. Notwithstanding the large number who are still in training for the team the above four will probably con- stitute the Mott Haven team.
 Prof. Stoeckel will give his organ recital this evening at Battell chapel, and judging from the appreciation and praise his former recitals have met with he will have large audience.
 In the Kent club lecture course this even- ing Prof. Wayland will deliver an interest ing lecture on Mexico.
 4A6 EOIlcI llIoAd1y oOSAOGJ HUM AeS regular meeting in Linonia tomorrow even ing and discuss at length the question: Resolved, That some more humane method of capital punishment be substituted for hanging"
 The sophomore and freshman classes will be redivided next Monday according to stand, as usual The sophomoIes will prob ably consist of two divisions only, while the freshmen will consist of the same number of divisions as in the past. The junior class will be divided alphabetically, as far as pos sible, iato two divisions in their required work.
 The varsity crew, consisting of eight regu- lars and two substitutes, will in all probability be chosen this week. The crew has been prac- ticing of late in barges on the harbor, but ex- poets to be able to row in the shell in very short while. Caldwell '97, last years stroke. has resumed training with the crew and is now rowing No. 9 in the boat. For the past few days Captain Rogers has been unable to row with the men, but will re- sume his position probably the latter part of this week
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-16
A GOLDEN WEDDING.

A Large Assembly Celebrates the Gold
 en Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Addison
 Beard of Milford.
 Que of the most delightful events of the season in Milford was the golden wedding of MT. and Mrs. Addison Beard last evening" The venerable couple still in vigorous health were greeted by all of their five children and many of their grandchildren. The numeF- ous relatives of the family filled the spa eious homestead with joy and merriment Over three generations were represented They came from near and from far to con- gratulate the happy couple on their fiftieth anniversary. The parlors were trimmed with evergreen and conspicuous were the dates 1837-1887 in gold letters. There were present the eldest brother of the groom MT Rogers A. Beard; MT. Elijah Baldwin, brother of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Beard and family, and Mr. and Mrs Herbert Beard and family, MT. George H. Beard of Strat- ford, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott J. Beard and fam fly, Mrs. l. O. Beard and MT. Ira Beard of Brooklyn, N. Y.; MT. and Mrs. George H. Beardsley of New Haven, MT. and Mrs. Beach of Wallingford. MT. and Mrs. Seymour Hezekiah Beardsley, Mir. Henry Smith, Miss Elvira Beardsley, MT. and Mrs. Samuel Durand, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Baldwin, Miss Anna Tomlinson, MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Tomlinson, MT. and Mrs. Dennis Smith, Miss Anna Beard, MT. Joseph Treat, Mrs. Charles R. Baldwin, MT. and Mrs. Ellsworth Baldwin, Mrs. Kate Beardsley, Mrs. James Baldwin and daughter, Miss Martha Smith, MT. and Mrs. Samuel Fanshaw, MT. and Mrs. Edwin Clark. A bountiful table was spread with cake and fruit of many kinds.
 The happy couple were the recipients of many valuable gifts, among which may be mentioned beautiful bridal cake studdedwith gold pieces, an elegant hanging lamp and several standard lamps, patent rocking cchair, gold-lined card receiver and silver and china ware of various kinds. The hon. ored couple bid fair to spend many more years of happy life.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-16
LOCAL NE w s.
Brief Mention.

Japanese napkins at Dorman's.
 The President yesterday appointed Georg D. Bissell postmaster at Naugatuck.
 And now Bridgeporters claim that theil I'M c. association is the largest in the State
 There is to be a boom in building this summer unless labor troubles interfere Bridgeport Standard.
 Coroner Holt found that Frank Holt ot Ridgefeld came to his death by accident, the evidence that it was not murder case being conclusive.
 The fire yesterday afternoon was in g dwelling house at Mo- IF Prince street. It caught in some rags and old papers and dam aged the carpet and bureau.
 Miss Alice Driver has entered the employ of Bradstreet's Commercial agency as steno- erapher. She is graduate of Gaffey's short hand school, 49 Church street.
 un1on concert of the choirs of the Sum merfeld and the Howard avenue Methodist Episcopal churches will be held at the Sum merfeld church to night commencing at s o'clock.
 The West Ends and the Young Columbias played polo at Lincoln rink and the West Ends won by score of 5 to 4, between IA and 16. Address all challenges for the West Ends to J. B. Sullivan, A Downes street, New Haven.
 At the meeting of the Congregational club in Hartford yesterday resolutions were adopted in tribute to the memory of Beech CT. They were prepared by Rev. Dr. .Twitch- ell of Hartford, Rev. Burdett Hart of New Haven and Rev. MT. Stickney of Rockville.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-16
Safe Investments.

More than forty years have elapsed since the North agency has been established in this city, during all of which time the very best securities have been offered to the pub, lie, so that not single loss under any policy of fire or life insurance has ever been in suit or remained unpaid when due. Every vest ern loan and the interest thereon has been promptly paid at maturity. This firm after close investigation have made arrangem ents to sell debenture bonds with six per cent. interest, payable semi-annually, and have the best of frst-class mortgages two and a half times the value of the bonds as eollat- eral. Bonds from $10 to $1,O00 now on hand at office, 70 Church street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-16
xoung Davis' Sad Fate.

The body of the youth who was run over and killed at Woodmont Monday night was brought to this city yesterday afternoon and taken to Blair's undertaking establishment. It was proved beyond doubt that the body was that Of George H. Davis, son of Mrs. Mary J. Davis of 295 York street. Coroner Mix will make an investigation. He thinks that in attempting to avoid one train he step ped to the opposite track and was struck by an up train.
 Young Davis was about seventeen years old, and attended Eaton school. Monday morning he did not want to go to school. He left his home, and his mother did not see him again. Principal Fifeld, of Eaton school, went to Woodmont and positively identified the remains as those of young Davis.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-16
Personal.

Chief Hendrick went to Worcester yester- day to inspect the hose cart that is nearly completed for the New Haven fire depart ment. Mrs. B. s. Calkins of Oswego, N. Y., who has been visiting her brother, c. B. Curtis, 100 Gregory street, has returned to her home.
 James w. Barrows and wife, Talcott R. Camp and wife and Eugene Hill started last night for southern California via New Orleans.
 Ex-Captain George S. Arnold, wife and two sisters will sail for Europe March 30 and will spend the summer in travelling on the continent.
 Miss Thomas, of this city, has signed for another year as leading soprano at the Con- gregational church, Norwalk, at salary of $35o per annum.
 P. Hatch, clerk for H. B. Armstrong & Co.,, is preparing to remove to Kenesaw, Neb., where he expects to engage in the banking business.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-16
Wednesday, March I6, 1887.


 Another Week of Bargains-McIntyre, Mcguire Co. Artists Materials s-Evarts Cutler. Romance-George w. H. Hughes. Dr. H. N. Brown-93 Olive Street. Fine Hats-Stevens & Brooks. For Rent-House-Charle H. Webb. For Rent-Store-F. W. Benedict. For Rent-Front Room-P. O. Box 355. For Rent-House-240 Orange Street. For Rent-House-S. B. Oviatt For Sale-Furnace-J. Merchant For Sale-Farm-Mrs Sheehan. Genuine Dismopds-Globe Tea and Coffee Co. Good Hats-Stevens & Brooks. Meeting-Women's Baptist Missionary Conference. Probate Notice-Estate of Benjamin Broomhead. Religious Articles -Downes News Company. Rose Coghlan-Carl's Opera House. Safe Investments-70 Church Street. Seal Sacks Burgess & Burgess. Seal Sacks Below Cost-Stevens & Brooks Signs of Easter-Cutler's Art Store To the Public-C. M Parker. Trunks and Bags-Stevens G Brooks. Valuable Profession-Gaffey' Shorthand school WAnted-House-X Wanted-Nurse-1,14 ,145 Chapel Street. Wanted-Woman-67 Mansfield Street. WaDted-Situation-21 Franklin Street. Wanted Situation-35 Broad Street. Wanted-Situati0n-M. Mcdonnell.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-16
OfIuterest to Contractors.

MT. Charles E. Brown, the builder, claimf that F. M. Brown & Go. have made no claims of imperfect ful6llment of contract against him except on one point, viz: That the work was not entirely finished until eighteen days after the date mentioned in the contract IT reply to that he asserts that the work was substantially finished at the date mentioned and such delay as there was was occasioned entirely by F. M. Brown & Co.,, who failed to furnish him the architects plans required by the contract until more than month after the contract was made,
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-16

The large mogul engine No. 27 has. after three months of hard work, been completed at the car shops of the Consolidated road in this city, and reflects much credit on Super intendent of Motive Power Henney, under whose supervision it was made. This is the only real large mogul that the Consolidated road has. There are to be five others of the aama kind built
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-16

The plans are about perfected for the erec- ton of an addition to the store of Friend B. Brooks, successor to Stevens & Brooks, and the store adjoining in the Tradesmen's bank building The fronts of the stores will be extended out to the sidewalks, giving the stores considerable more depth, more light and a generally improved appearance.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-16
Fair Haven.

Rev. MT. Blakeslee, pastor of the Second Congregational church, left yesterday for the South for recuperation, to be absent about ten days.
 Rev. Mr. Hart approves of the action of the clergymen who did not sign the paper addressed to the American board which was adopted by a majority at the recent meeting of the Central association of Congregational ministers.
 The chimes at Trinity are heard very dis tinctly in Fair Haven East; also at Lewis bridge and in Montowese, when the wind is in the right direction.
 MT. and Mrs. Beardsley of Cedar Hill att tended the golden wedding last evening of MT. and Mrs Addison Beard in Milford.
 A number of new houses will be erected in the central portion of Fair Haven this spring.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-16
nr H. N. Rrown.

Dr. H. N. Brown of Boston, for the past year located at 93 Olive street, has gained an enviable reputation in this city in conse- quence of his great skill in successfully treating chronic diseases. See his adv.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-16
Signs of Easter at CutIer,s.

A large space at Cutters art store is now devoted to a fine collection of Easter novel, ties. They have been selected with unusual care and judgment. The low priced cards are more attractive than usual, and there are many fine photographs and other pictures suitable for Easter remembrances.
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Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-16
Tha RnIica RienaIa.

A committee of the police commissioners l met in their room in the police building last
 ! night and discussed the proper places to put
 l several new Brewer & Smith visual police signals, which are to be put up soon.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-16
WEATHER RECORD.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON, D. O., March 16, 1887, a. m. ) For Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachu- setts Rhode Island and Connecticut: Fair weather, warmer, northwesterly winds, becoming variable For Eastern New York: Fair weather, warmer northwest winds, becoming variable.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-16
Seven Per Cent. Loans.

Messrs. Sperry & Kimberly, at No. 8e Orange street, are selling seven per cent mortgages, principal and interest guaranteed and payable at the Chase National bank ot New York. Purchasers are given the use ot their safe deposit vaults free of charge.
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